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INDUSTRY PRODUCTS

DeltaTrak Introduces New Data Security Feature
for the FlashLink Bluetooth Low Energy Wireless
Monitoring Solution
DeltaTrak® has announced the addition of a new data security
feature to the FlashLink BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) Wireless
Monitoring Solution. According to Frederick Wu, President and
CEO of DeltaTrak, "With the new security feature, shippers have
the option to require receivers to enter an access code before
they can see or download data from the BLE loggers. This gives
them that extra layer of data security." A smartphone app sends
information from a mobile device to the BLE Web Application
where it can be viewed remotely by authorized users.
This solution is ideal for three types of applications, which
include 24/7 facility monitoring, pre-cooling operations, and
delivery routes. With the FlashLink BLE loggers, customers have
secure access to data, immediate alert notifications, and reports in
PDF and CSV formats.
The FlashLink BLE logger helps suppliers maintain continuous
visibility of temperature and humidity during facility monitoring
and pre-cooling operations. It is especially ideal for 24/7 facility
monitoring, such as cold storage warehouses, distribution centers,
greenhouses, temperature-controlled processing, packing and
staging areas. Alert notifications are sent to personnel, which
allow them to take quick corrective action before products are
compromised by changes in temperature conditions.
With the FlashLink BLE Wireless Monitoring Solution,
pre-cooling operations will improve efficiency, increase pallet
throughput and extend product shelf life. The loggers monitor
produce in cooling tunnels and when required temperatures are
reached, alerts are sent via E-mail or SMS notifications. Instead
of pre-cooling based on time and relying on staff to take pulp
temperature, this automates tracking and provides real-time tem-

perature conditions during the process. Data can be analyzed by
personnel to identify strengths and weaknesses of their operation,
and assure that products are adequately cooled, while eliminating
the problem of pallets not being cooled long enough.
For delivery routes, receivers can also read temperature history
data from the FlashLink BLE Logger without opening the vehicle
doors or locating the logger inside the truck. As soon as a vehicle
arrives, the smart phone application accesses data from the logger
from up to ~100 feet /30 meters away, so information is available
immediately upon arrival.
FlashLink BLE Logger settings are customizable, including
device name, logging interval, and high/low alarm limits. All
data is available in the cloud, where temperature and location are
reviewed remotely for tracking shipments in progress, making cold
chain management decisions and reports for audits, HACCP and
FSMA documentation.
Delta Trak
+1 800.962.6776
Pleastonville, CA
www.deltatrak.com

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